Funny Mispronunciation Fiasco: Struggling to Say 'Defibrillator' in Viral Video

Chloe Whisperwillow

Updated Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A viral video on Reddit titled "Just try one more time" has garnered significant attention as two individuals hilariously struggle to pronounce the word "defibrillator". The footage shows one person attempting to coach another on the correct pronunciation, only to both fail repeatedly in their attempts.

The video kicks off with an enthusiastic "let's do this the right way," followed by multiple mispronunciations of "defibrillator". The tension rises as the person being recorded asks, "why the heck are you recording me though?" Despite the frustration, there are numerous attempts with variations like "defib" and the erroneous "defri". The coach's insistence "there is no fri" adds to the comedy.

Viewers of the video have had a field day with their comments. One user points out, "Neither of them can say it properly - defibrillator," while another adds, "Not said correctly once by either guy." The laughter continues with remarks like, "It’s defibrillator. Not 'defibulator'. They’re laughing at the wrong guy," and "defiblyator."

Interestingly, some commenters noticed that the foreign individual is closer to the correct pronunciation than the American, with one noting, "Honestly, the foreign guy is closer than the American... He probably actually read it and is thinking, 'hey there's an R in there.', and the American guy is confidently wrong and confusing him."

The irony doesn't stop there, as another user humorously states, "The funniest part is the guy coaching him isn't saying it correctly either." This has led some to question their professionalism with comments like, "Are these guys ambulance personnel?"

The video has not only sparked laughter but also a myriad of creative responses, including "There's no FRIB! SUKA!" and "De-fib-RILL-a-tor." The situation is summed up perfectly by another user, "What the heck is a difibulator?"

Adding to the humor, one viewer remarks, "And all this while they are going back and forth on how to pronounce ‘defibrillator’, the guy having a heart attack off-camera is going for the light." This insightful observation underscores the absurdity of the scenario.

The comment section further adds to the hilarity, with users noting, "Went to the comment section because I feel like he's also saying the wrong word," and, "Man I wish I could smoke weed at work." The entire episode is aptly described as, "Kind of like the blind leading the blind but for speech."

This viral video is a perfect example of how a simple word can lead to a cascade of comedy and confusion. The repeated attempts, combined with the relentless coaching, have provided endless entertainment for viewers worldwide. For anyone curious about the correct pronunciation of "defibrillator" or just in need of a good laugh, this video is a must-watch.

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Top Comments from Reddit

Karpaty

Neither of them can say it properly - defibrillator

Teritorija

It’s defibrillator. Not “defibulator”. They’re laughing at the wrong guy.

Annual-Read7153

Not said correctly once by either guy 😭😭

SCOTTGIANT

Honestly, the foreign guy is closer than the American... He probably actually read it and is thinking, "hey there's an R in there.", and the American guy is confidently wrong and confusing him.

BourbonNCoffee

defiblyator

Orudos

"There's no FRIB! SUKA!"

Scottiths

De-fib-RILL-a-tor The guy being recorded is closer than the guy doing the recording 🙄

Laura_Biden

The funniest part is the guy coaching him isn't saying it correctly either.

Misterstustavo

Are these guys ammulamce personnel?

beno9444

Blyat suka ?

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